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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.42, 820.68 and 239.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.42, 820.68 and 239.04 is: 358.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.42 : 820.68 = 239.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.42/820.68 = 239.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.42x = 820.68 × 239.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.42x = 196,175.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,175.18/547.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.36

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